Job Description
The Ohio State University is conducting research and development in scalable software systems and AI/ML-enabled applications. The Associate Applications Developer will work closely with faculty, students, and research staff to design and maintain high-quality software for various lab projects. Responsibilities Design, implement, test, document, deploy, and maintain high-quality software for SAI lab projects Build reliable research software Integrate prototypes into usable systems Support lab and field deployments Strengthen the lab’s overall software engineering practices Skills Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a closely related computing discipline Strong programming skills in C, C++, and Python Experience with software design, development, debugging, testing, and maintenance in Linux-based environments Experience using version control systems such as Git and collaborative development platforms such as GitHub or GitLab Familiarity with CI/CD tools and modern software engineering workflows Experience building, integrating, and maintaining software across multiple environments and platforms Knowledge of distributed systems, edge-to-cloud systems, data pipelines, or applied AI/ML software environments Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and resolve issues with minimal direction Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative research environment 0-2 years of relevant software development experience in a research, academic, or advanced technical environment Experience with AI/ML frameworks, data-driven applications, or intelligent software systems Experience with edge computing, cloud platforms, containerization technologies, and deployment workflows Experience developing software for digital agriculture, sensing systems, cyberinfrastructure, or interdisciplinary research applications Experience with web application development, REST APIs, databases, and user-facing software tools Experience contributing to open-source software or collaborative research software projects Demonstrated ability to document technical work clearly for both technical and non-technical audiences Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies, tools, and evolving project requirements 0-2 years of experience in programming in C, C++, Python, DL/ML/AI frameworks, CI/CD tools, version control systems, and Linux (kernels, file systems, and drivers), preferred Excellent interpersonal skills to work with a large team; willingness to learn new systems, technologies, and tools Ability to work independently and resolve issues with minimal direction Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and creative problem-solving skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Experience with programming/scripting Company Overview The Ohio State University is a public research university based in Columbus, Ohio. It was founded in 1958, and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship The Ohio State University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 55 in 2026, 306 in 2025, 291 in 2024, 230 in 2023, 149 in 2022, 111 in 2021, 125 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.